What is the Lean Warehouse Game?
The warehouse is usually one of the least standardised areas of the company. Storage optimization and handling operations requires the analysis of every element involved in this process.
The game is played in three phases. In each phase, different lean techniques are applied that contribute to the progressive improvement of the results: 5S, work standard, workload analysis, flow creation, ABC studies, batch and packaging unit adjustment.
The Lean Warehouse Game benefits
The set of all the phases of the game allows to understand the process of warehouse improvement. At the end of the session, participants will be able to understand the systematic application of Lean methodology in logistics environments and the benefits associated with these improvement activities:
- Order and cleanliness: Standardisation of the workstation ensuring order, cleanliness and quality of the inventory.
- Flow creation: The importance of creating a warehouse flow by consolidating orders through picking or reverse picking processes.
- FIFO management: The importance of properly managing inventory as well as incoming and outgoing material flows.
Methodology
It shows the warehouse evolution through three phases of improvement in which different techniques are applied: 5S, work standard, workload analysis, flow creation, ABC studies, batch and packing unit adjustment. All of these techniques together provide an understanding of the warehouse improvement process:
- Introduction: In this phase, the challenge posed by the game to the different participants is defined.
- Training: The theoretical concepts of Lean methodology applied to warehouses and logistics are taught.
- Implementation: Participants implement the concepts learned in a simulated environment.
- Learning:The results obtained are reviewed and evaluated, providing valuable feedback.
How to purchase the Lean Warehouse Game
The Lean Warehouse kit is designed to be accessible and easy to implement. It includes all the materials needed for facilitation and is ideal for 1-2 hour sessions. This resource is especially useful for workshops and team meetings, where collaboration and communication are key points.
The Lean Warehouse Game is a powerful tool for any organization aiming to improve the management of its warehouses. By implementing the Lean methodology in the warehouse, you can increase the efficiency and productivity of your processes.
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